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NK03 MLZ

2003 Yamaha YZF600

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,436 mi
Last recorded35,436 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha YZF60016,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 MLZ
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 35,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 31,836 miles

Central Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front fork legs have slight oil misting present (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 28,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,683 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 16,115 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 16,115 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,666 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 14,666 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 14,666 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 11,418 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,387 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 11,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 11,275 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2013 11,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 11,035 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 10,877 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 9,810 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 9,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 5,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 5,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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NK03 MLZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600 in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 16,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK03 MLZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NK03 MLZ registered?

NK03 MLZ is a 2003 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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